Hormones Archives - Page 10 of 10

5 Tips To Avoid Hormonal Weight Gain

by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Dec 9, 2017 | Weight Management

When your hormones are out of balance, it’s hard to avoid packing on the pounds during the holidays. Studies show that from Halloween through the New Year, the average American gains seven pounds! What are you going to do? Part of the holidays is all the delicious...

The Symphony of Hormones

by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Nov 22, 2017 | Hypothalamus

The entire system of hormones is called the neuro-immune- endocrine system. Medicine separates these into three specialties – neurology, immunology, and endocrinology – yet these three systems are dependent upon one another. To truly assess and treat a patient, I take...

Where’s the best place to apply transdermal Hormone creams?

by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog, Men's Health

Bio-identical hormones are best delivered transdermally — through the skin. Unlike oral hormones, transdermal hormones bypass the liver so there is no interference with the clotting cascade. Thus, hormone creams are safer. I prefer liposomal bases for transdermal...

What is Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Oct 26, 2017 | Menopause

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy uses naturally derived hormones from wild yams and soy. Yams and soy that are compounded for precise dosing into a variety of delivery mechanisms. Transdermal creams, oral drops or capsules. Sublingual drops or troches,...

Men and Hormones

by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Jul 22, 2017 | Hypothalamus, Men's Health

What are the signs of male hormonal imbalance? Male hormonal imbalance produces a wide-ranging symptom picture that is frequently attributed to stress, aging, or lifestyle rather than recognized as hormonal in origin. The most common signs include persistent fatigue...

How Hormones Affect Your Digestion and Detoxification

by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Feb 27, 2017 | Blog, Gut Health, Mind/Body

You are what you eat… literally. You know that protein builds muscle and that carbohydrates are energy foods, but did you know that every chemical you make, every hormone, every neurotransmitter, every cytokine, all come from nutrients derived from the food you...

Seven Secrets to Healthy Hormones

by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Apr 21, 2016 | Hypothalamus

I’ve been asked many times what I recommend to keep Hormones in Harmony®, and I like to respond with seven simple lifestyle changes for healthy hormones. These seven small changes will make a huge difference in your hormone health! #1 Sleep in the Dark. Your pineal...